Table 2. Neonatal characteristics and acute outcomes.
| Characteristics | Milking (n=34) | Clamping (n=32) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth weight (g) | 1,256.0±270.8 | 1,256.0±287.8 | 0.170 | |
| Gestational age (wk) | 30.1±2.5 | 29.0±2.6 | 0.106 | |
| Apgar score (min) | ||||
| 1 | 5.5±2.7 | 5.1±2.4 | 0.488 | |
| 5 | 7.8±1.8 | 7.5±1.7 | 0.448 | |
| Body temperature on admission (℃) | 36.7±0.5 | 36.6±0.6 | 0.880 | |
| Initial intubation | 19 (55.9) | 15 (46.9) | 0.464 | |
| BGA | ||||
| pH | 7.3±0.9 | 7.3±0.2 | 0.435 | |
| Lactic acid | 3.3±2.3 | 4.1±2.9 | 0.213 | |
| HCO3− | 22.6±3.5 | 22.3±4.7 | 0.771 | |
| Oxygen supply | 28 (82.4) | 31 (96.9) | 0.106 | |
| Assisted ventilation | 24 (70.6) | 24 (75.0) | 0.688 | |
| Inotropic drugs use | 10 (29.4) | 20 (62.5) | 0.007a) | |
| Maximum serum bilirubin (mmol/L) | 8.8±2.5 | 9.1±4.9 | 0.738 | |
| Duration of phototherapy (day) | 6.7±3.7 | 6.1±4.3 | 0.546 | |
Data are presented as number (%) or mean ± standard deviation.
BGA, blood gas analysis.
a)P<0.05, χ2 test.